White Grub

Found in soil under lawns, gardens, and pastures, typically near the root zones of grasses and plants.

Larvae feed on the roots of grasses, ornamental plants, and vegetable crops. Adults feed on foliage and flowers.

They exhibit a C-shaped posture when disturbed. They spend most of their life underground, overwintering deep in the soil and migrating upward in spring to feed. They undergo a multi-year life cycle (1-3 years) before pupating into beetles.

Risks: Major agricultural and lawn pests that cause large dead patches in turfgrass by severing roots. Benefits: They serve as a vital food source for birds, moles, and other small mammals, and help aerate the soil through burrowing.